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Physics

University of York

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Heslington Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Physics is the study of the fundamental forces of the Universe, understanding the nature of waves and particles, and the structure of matter.You will gain a thorough grounding in physics, scientific principles and methods. You'll investigate subjects like nanosystems, semiconductors, fusion plasmas, biophysics, and quantum computing.You'll learn to analyse real-life problems, write scientific reports, communicate complex concepts, and design and perform experiments.Work with world-renowned physicists with access to unique facilities like our Astrocampus. On graduation, you’ll possess key career skills demanded by employers across a huge range of sectors.

Tuition fees

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£ 31,100per year

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University information

University of York

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    12th

  • Campus address

    York campus, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, England

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One of only four UK universities (beside Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial) with TEF Gold for teaching and Top 10 for Research Quality (Complete University Guide).
Access to long-held industry partnerships, research centres, and resource archives. These all contribute to York’s extensive employability opportunities.
Home to 20,000+ students from more than 150 countries, creating an inclusive community and lifelong global network through the York for Life alumni platform.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Physics & Astronomy

    19th out of 48

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    170 76%

    19th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    27th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.97 74%

    40th

    8

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